20 Quick Breakfast Recipes for Busy School Mornings

With all the chaos of school mornings pulling together a healthy breakfast is is difficult. We all know that a healthy breakfast is the key to a good start to the day but 5 days a week with minutes from wake up to the first bell makes it hard. When you are tired of breakfast cereal and instant oatmeal, these quick breakfast recipes will help make your mornings that much easier.


Quick Breakfast Quesadillas from Living Lou

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These easy quesadillas will please even the pickiest eaters. We love how quickly this meal comes together.

Einkorn Porridge from Foodal

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Chilly mornings call for a warm wake me up. This hearty dish made with einkorn porridge will keep the whole family feeling toasty all fall long.

Fluffy Pancakes from Bites N’Pieces

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Who doesn’t love pancakes in the morning? Using buttermilk makes these family favorites extra fluffy.

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Blueberry Scones from Become Betty

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These scones are not just a treat for the kids, mom and dad will love them too. Make this quick breakfast the day before with frozen blueberries to have a tasty pastry first thing in the morning.

Mini Apple Pizzas from Veggie Desserts

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Even the pickiest eaters will love these quick breakfast apple pizzas! This is a fun build your own breakfast game that will keep kids engaged and eating healthy.

Healthy Banana Nut Smoothie from This Healthy Kitchen

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Smoothies are the ultimate quick breakfast. Toss all the ingredients into your blender and you are out the door in minutes.

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Breakfast Chia Pudding from LA This Kitchen

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If you are looking for extra antioxidants chai pudding is the way to go. This overnight dish will set in the fridge and be ready to eat in the morning.

Bacon and Blue Cheese Scrambled Eggs from Cheese Curd in Paradise

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Take your scrambled eggs up a notch by adding in some savory mix-ins. We love the combination of bacon and blue cheese in this quick breakfast recipe.

Make Ahead English Muffin Breakfast Sandwiches from the Rising Spoon

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Remember grabbing fast food mc-sandwiches on the way to school? It’s time to make those a thing of the past when you save money and eat healthier by making them at home and freezing them for quick breakfast in the morning.

Strawberry Overnight Oats from Natalie’s Health

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Loaded with protein, fiber and superfoods this is a quick breakfast that’s healthy to boot. Plus you can’t beat how pretty it looks!

No Bake Monster Cookie Oatmeal Energy Balls from Princess Pinky Girl

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It looks like a treat but it’s backed with protein to keep hunger away all day long. This easy breakfast will be your kiddo’s new favorite.

Chorizo Butternut Squash Frittata from Emma Eats and Explores

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Frittata’s are the perfect way to ‘sneak extra’ veggies into your diet. The savory chorizo pairs perfectly with the sweet squash making this quick breakfast a special treat.

Low Carb Zucchini Egg Nests from One Clever Chef

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With only three ingredients this quick breakfast looks like a gourmet meal! Zucchini nests create the perfect kid friendly way to encourage healthy eating.

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Breakfast Flaxseed Muffins from Divalicious Recipes

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Whip up a batch of these muffins on the weekend for a quick breakfast that you can snag on your way out the door each morning.

Baked Avocado Egg from Wholesome Yum

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Packed with heathy omega-3’s there is no better way to start the day. We love this high protein easy breakfast dish.

Cinnamon Roll Waffles from Dancing through the Rain

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No need to heat up the oven, this easy breakfast dish calls for cinnamon rolls in your waffle iron!

No Bake Granola Bars from Happy Kitchen Rocks

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These granola bars are full of both nutrients AND flavor. Ideal for a quick breakfast you can also pack along a bar or two for a mid-day snack.

Whole 30 AirFryer Breakfast Muffins from Recipe This

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Have you ever thought about using your airfryer for breakfast? Now you can! This quick breakfast recipe is perfect for anyone on a Whole 30 diet.

Overnight Everything Bagel Breakfast Casserole from The Cozy Cook

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Toss this quick breakfast together the night before and you will have a fresh and hot meal in minutes the next morning.

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Make Ahead Breakfast Potato Bowls from Meaningful Eats

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This hearty and savory breakfast dish is perfect for anyone on a gluten free diet. Mix these up as you meal plan for the week ahead and breakfast will be ready before you can say ‘the bus is here’.


Getting everyone out the door for school in the morning doesn’t have to be stressful and you don’t have to rely on Starbucks for your morning meal! Planning ahead with a quick breakfast recipe help ensure that you and the entire crew are well fed and ready to take the day by storm.

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